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31 events

Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

22 Sep 2023

Rebel emperors of Roman Britain
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Join Sam Moorhead to investigate Carausius and Allectus, the fascinating story of two men who successfully ruled in the late third century.

Circular page decorated with two separate designs which appears to have discoloured slightly with age. The design on the top half takes the shape of a fan and shows figures draped in fabric sat in a country scene with Chinese characters written above. The design on the bottom half is comprised of three monochromatic rectangular panels - the central panel depicts a vessel while the two panels on either side contain elaborate calligraphy.

Study days & courses

£129
22 Sep 2023 – 13 Oct 2023

An introduction to Mandarin Chinese

Join this introductory four-week course and learn the basics of Mandarin Chinese using objects and inscriptions in the British Museum.

Decorative foldable fan with a white background and colourful floral decoration and an outdoor scene.

Gallery talks & tours / Members' exclusive

£35 (Members)
26 Sep 2023

Members' tour of China's hidden century
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Join us for a Member's exclusive private curator-led tour of China's hidden century.

Informal imperial winter robe for a boy emperor, embroidered silk, gold thread and fur. Pattern includes dragons in gold on a yellow background.

Festivals & special events

29 Sep 2023

Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋節
. Free .

Join the Youth Collective as they curate a celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋節 with music, myths and mooncakes!

Colourful kimono-like informal gown with a swooping phoenix on the front. Colours are mainly brown, pink, purple and blue.

Members' exclusive

2 Oct 2023

Members' late night viewing of China's hidden century
. Members free .

Enjoy late night access to China's hidden century, exclusive to British Museum Members.

Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

2 Oct 2023

Ken Follett: The Armour of Light
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Dive into the turbulent 18th century and discover the inspiration behind a powerful tale of revolution from this master storyteller.

Online events / Lectures & discussions

4 Oct 2023

The story of Chinese food with Fuchsia Dunlop
. Online event .

Join award-winning food writer and cook Fuchsia Dunlop as she explores Chinese culinary culture.

Eight vertical pieces of a large framed map lined up next to each other as in the original. The map is light and dark blue.

Members' exclusive

7 Oct 2023

Members' early morning viewing of China's hidden century
. Members free .

Enjoy early morning access to China's hidden century, exclusive to British Museum Members.

The face and upper torso of a masculine figure occupies the centre of the frame and is surrounded by an assortment of objects which create a shrine-like appearance. Bronze, silver and gold sports medals hang from the figure's neck as peacock feathers can be seen springing up from behind their shoulders. Decorative metal plaques and frames are also arranged behind the figure, amongst layers of embroidered and fringed fabric along with multiple different kinds of fairy lights.

Lectures & discussions

8 Oct 2023

Remembering Khosrow Hassanzadeh: art, life, friendship
. Free .

Through talks, films and music, celebrate the life and art of the artist Khosrow Hassanzadeh.

Ivory chess pieces on a black background with shadow in front

Gallery talks & tours / Members' exclusive

9 Oct 2023 – 16 Oct 2023

Members' welcome tour
. Fully booked .

Explore highlights of the British Museum in this illuminating free 90-minute tour, exclusively for Members.

Watercolour drawing of three stuffed giraffes and a rhinoceros in an ornate room while visitors in period dress tilt their heads back looking up at them.

Gallery talks & tours / Members' exclusive

10 Oct 2023 – 19 Oct 2023

Members' tour of the Archive
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Explore the Archive in this exclusive Members' tour.

Relief showing a protective spirit carrying a deer and a palm branch.

Gallery talks & tours / Members' exclusive

11 Oct 2023

Torchlight tour: Assyria and the supernatural world
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Uncover the gods, monsters and supernatural beings of the Assyrian world in this after-hours gallery tour led by torchlight.